English Word · Intermediate
poppy
A bright red colour tinted with orange, like that of the common poppy flower
Pronunciation: /ˈpɒpi/
Meaning
A bright red colour tinted with orange, like that of the common poppy flower.
Example
Troops from the garrison town formed a guard of honour for both sets of players, who emerged for the national anthem with poppies proudly stitched into their tracksuit jackets.
Troops from the garrison town formed a guard of honour for both sets of players, who emerged for the national anthem with poppies proudly stitched into their tracksuit jackets.
Practice tips
- Practice poppy out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.